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Tamils in Sri Lanka celebrate first Thai Pongal in peace after three decades
Sri Lanka President Mahinda Rajapaksa in his Thai Pongal message said as the country's Hindus join their fellow Hindus all over the world over to celebrate Thai Pongal today, they have even more reason for joy as they enjoy the freedom denied to most of them for nearly three decades.
"The widespread celebrations of Thai Pongal in all parts of Sri Lanka emphasize the plurality of our society as Hindus freely demonstrate their ties to a rich cultural heritage," his message read.
"The festivities highlight the spirit of revival and rededication looking to the future with great hope and expectations of peace, harmony, and understanding in our society. I am glad that on this Thai Pongal day our Hindus can, in addition to their expectations for the future, also give thanks for the peace that has been won and their participation in the building of a new future for their own children and all of Sri Lanka," President Rajapaksa said in his message.
"I wish the Hindus of Sri Lanka a happy Thai Pongal and join them in their prayers for a lasting peace and a future of prosperity, with abundant trust and understanding among all people in our Motherland,” he concluded.
Sri Lanka's Prime Minister Rathnasiri Wickramanayaka said in his message that it is highly gratifying that the Tamils particularly in the North and East are fortunate to celebrate this festival in their own areas after the end of the scourge of terrorism.
"We, in the name of humanity, fervently, hope that these will be growth of mutual understanding and brotherhood among all sections of our people in keeping with the ideals of this great festival," the Premier said.
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Jan 14, Colombo: Sri Lanka's Hindus are celebrating the first Thai Pongal festival with peace this year after three decades.